Barbra Streisand has recorded more than 60 albums, almost all with Columbia Records. Her early works in the 1960s (her debut The Barbra Streisand Album which won two Grammy Awards in 1963, followed by The Second Barbra Streisand Album, The Third Album, My Name Is Barbra, etc.) are considered classic renditions of theater and nightclub standards, including her version of Happy Days Are Here Again. Beginning with My Name Is Barbra, her albums were often medley-filled keepsakes of her television specials.
Starting in 1969, Streisand tackled contemporary songwriters; like many talented singers of the day, she found herself a fish out of water in attempts to tackle rock, but her vocal talents prevailed and she gained newfound success with the pop and ballad-oriented Richard Perry-produced album Stoney End in 1971. The title track, written by Laura Nyro, was a big hit for Streisand.
Streisand's 1980 album, Guilty featured the songwriting, production and vocal talents of Barry Gibb and was the best-selling album of her recording career. During the 1970s, she was also highly prominent in the pop charts, with number-one records like The Way We Were, Evergreen, No More Tears (Enough Is Enough) (her duet with Donna Summer), and Woman In Love; some of these came from soundtracks of her films. She recently took part in supporting Haiti in singing "We are the World 25th anniversary.
When the 1970s ended, Streisand was named the most successful female singer in the U.S. - only Elvis Presley and The Beatles having sold more albums. [1]
[1] In 1982, New York Times music critic Stephen Holden wrote that Streisand was "the most influential mainstream American pop singer since Frank Sinatra."
When Sunny Gets Blue
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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When sunny gets blue,
Her eyes get grey and cloudy,
Then the rain begins to fall.
Pitter, patter, pitter patter,
Love has gone so what can matter?
No sweet lover man comes to call
She breathes the sigh of sadness
Like the wind that stirs the trees
Wind that sets the leaves to swaying
Like some violins are playing
Weird and haunting melodies
People used to love to hear her laugh, see her smile
That's how she got a name
Since that sad affair
She lost her smile, changed her style
Somehow she's not the same
Memories will fade
And pretty dreams will rise
Up where her other dreams fell through
Hurry new love, hurry dear
To kiss away each lonely tear
And hold me dear
'cause sunny is blue
The song "When Sunny Gets Blue" is a melancholy ballad that captures the feeling of heartbreak and its impact on a person's life. The song is about a woman named Sunny who used to be happy, bubbly and full of life, but after a heartbreak, everything changed. When Sunny gets blue, her eyes get gray and cloudy, and the rain starts to fall. The song describes the physical and emotional changes that Sunny experiences when she is feeling down. The lyrics use clever imagery and metaphors to paint a vivid picture of Sunny's sadness. The song suggests that the only cure for Sunny's blues would be a new love that would hold her dear and kiss away each tear.
The song, written by Marvin Fisher and Jack Segal, was a hit in 1956, and it has since become a classic jazz standard, with numerous covers by artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Mel Torme, and Tony Bennett. Barbra Streisand's recording of the song was included on her 1963 album titled "The Second Barbra Streisand Album." Streisand's version of "When Sunny Gets Blue" showcases her stunning vocal range and emotional depth, making it one of the most memorable renditions of the song. The song's slow pace and melancholic tone create a captivating mood that perfectly captures the essence of heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
When sunny gets blue
When her mood turns blue
Her eyes get grey and cloudy
Her eyes lose their sparkle and appear dull and cloudy
Then the rain begins to fall.
She becomes upset and melancholy, and tears start to fall.
Pitter, patter, pitter patter,
The sound of the raindrops hitting the ground.
Love has gone so what can matter?
She feels heartbroken and nothing seems to be important anymore.
No sweet lover man comes to call
The absence of love in her life.
She breathes a sigh of sadness
She lets out a deep sigh of sadness.
Like the wind that stirs the trees
Her sigh is like the wind that moves the branches of a tree.
Wind that sets the leaves to swaying
The wind makes the leaves of the tree move and sway.
Like some violins are playing
The sound of the wind and her sigh is like the melancholy music of a violin.
Weird and haunting melodies
The music is eerie and unforgettable.
People used to love to hear her laugh, see her smile
In the past, she was happy and brought joy to others.
That's how she got a name
She became famous for her cheerful personality.
Since that sad affair
Since the heartbreaking event in her life.
She lost her smile, changed her style
She lost her happy demeanor and her personality changed.
Somehow she's not the same
She is different from the person she used to be.
Memories will fade
Her happy memories will become less vivid with time.
And pretty dreams will rise
New dreams will take the place of old ones.
Up where her other dreams fell through
Her past dreams did not come true and now she has new ones.
Hurry new love, hurry dear
She hopes to find new love soon and does not want to be alone anymore.
To kiss away each lonely tear
She wants someone to comfort her and make her feel loved.
And hold me dear
She wants someone to hold her tightly and show her affection.
'cause sunny is blue
She is feeling sad and heartbroken.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARVIN FISHER
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